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Piccadilly is a shopper's paradise with all the added perks like good food and bubbly nightlife. Just a day of window-shopping down Regent Street and New Bond Street can be a blissful experience. Whether you decide to buy anything or not, just staring your eyes at the most exclusive items that are particular to Piccadilly is a once in a lifetime experience. As the area can be a wealthy person’s destination, shopping centres tend to stock a majority of designer labels and brands, displaying their pristine quality.

Butler & Wilson date back to 1969 and have become well known for their funky jewellery, hand bags, retro dresses, and vintage items. All products are handcrafted and studded with crystals, rhinestones, diamante and the "bling" works. Top celebrities are the store's usual clientele who can be regularly seen dressed up in their jewellery.

Fortnum and Mason have been the Queen's grocers for nearly 150 years and the store's history dates back to the 1700's. Known for their elegantly and classily gift wrapped hampers, it deals in luxury goods, food products, wines, fashion and beauty products and household items. Coming to Piccadilly and not visiting Fortnum and Mason would be a shame.

Waterstones is the largest bookseller in Europe with chains of shops spread all over the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Their store at Piccadilly Circus is monster sized and while searching for a book you can quite get lost. They even have a snack bar and lounge where you can grab a meal and rest after the rewarding job of finding the the right book.

Piccadilly Market is an antique collector's delight, which is held within the premises of St. James's Church. It's located near the bookshop, Waterstone's, which makes it easy for a traveller to discover two amazing shopping experiencesin one place. The antiques market is held every Tuesday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm while the Arts and Crafts market trades from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm from Wednesday to Saturday.

Burlington Arcade takes the pride in being Britain's first shopping arcade. It opened in 1819 and many decades later, it is still England's longest covered shopping street with the most charming shops displaying their masterpieces with grace and dignity. Even today, it is guarded so that you shop with proper mannerisms and etiquette.

Lladró deals in classic porcelain figurines that have made a mark in the hearts of one and all. The delicate figurines can make the perfect souvenir or gift to take home and acts as a proof of evolving European culture. The pieces are custom designed and are provided with one year guarantee from Lladró.

If you are an aficionado of English hats and dream at being at the racecourse betting on your favourite horse, then you should rush to Bates the Hatter. The store promotes and sells various kinds of hats such as 'soft felt hats', 'formal hats', 'sun and rain headgear', 'Panama hats', 'tweed hats and caps'.

Books are a man's best friend and Hatchard's legacy proves it. Hatchard's bookshop was founded in 1797 and is the oldest bookshop in the United Kingdom. It still stands today at the same place from where it first started trading. Waterstone's and Hatchard's, both owned by HMV have long standing relationship with book aficionados. Their online site gives you the latest update on what's stocked at their store.

A Rolex on your wrist wouldn't look bad, would it? So Watches of Switzerland helps you choose the right watch according to your budget, personality and brand preference. The premium Swiss watch makers like Philippe, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre trade at the store and makes it a top shopping destination in London. ‘Old is gold’ is confirmed at this store as their customer service has been top-notch since the time it started in 1924.

Liberty is one of the finest stores in London that trades in designer wear and cosmetics. Previously, it was just restricted to selling fabrics for dressmaking, but with time it has expanded to other avenues. The boutique is accompanied by a book section and bakery. The store is a wonderful place to splurge your cash and fill your travel bags to infinity.